February 22, 2008Day 26

It was pointed out to me today (thanks, Editor) that I haven't posted in a while.

I've tried a couple times this week, but each time have been unable to get started. The purpose of this blog was to chronicle my job search with an eye towards the humor of each day or event I described. I'm no longer finding my situation to be very funny.

I'm tired of looking at jobs, tired of submitting resumes, and tired of being ignored. More than that, I'm tired of keeping score in a game that I feel I'm losing. Where's the fun (or funny) in that?

The one face-to-face interview I've had (on Monday) went ok. I felt like I acquitted myself well, but while I was there interviewing for a part-time job they were, in fact, looking for a full-time employee (error in their post on craigslist). I told them that I couldn't afford to take the job at the per-hour rate they were offering, and that if they decided they wanted part-time, off-site support in addition to the full-time position they were seeking I'd be interested. They said they'd think it over and let me know. I haven't heard back.

I've been going back and for with a woman at a consulting firm, but every time we've had a phone interview scheduled she's canceled. That doesn't exactly make me feel as though they're interested. Other than that I have a phone interview scheduled for next week. If I end up getting that job it would be necessary for me to relocate — something I'm not keen on doing.

So, all in all, I can't say this is going well.

On the positive side I still have three-quarters of my severance package coming to me and, after that, unemployment. I'm using my free time to educate myself, learning some skills that should make me more attractive to prospective employers. Whether or not that will actually help me find a job, I can't say.

The long and short of it is this: I'm bored. As much as I try to stay active there is no sense of achievement in my day-to-day. I never realized how much having a job kept me sane.